Sue Kusch

@sue-kusch

I have read about rural communities as well as cities setting up their own grid in high use areas. As you suggested, the telecom industry has fought back. ALEC – the “lobbying” org for corporations has been active in writing state legislation that prevents communities and municipalities from establishing their own ISPs. Here’s an article from 2016…[Read more]

Hi Sue and Duncan – I think a first step might be to invite a representative from the P.U.D. to discuss this at one of the Snowden Community meetings. I know someone who is conversant with the required technology who can probably provide technical assistance and who happily shares his expertise.

I sent you an email and I received an email from you as part of a group email but there were no maps and it was not clear to me what the msg was about it. I am not sure what to tell you – I have not had a problem with my email address before and I have over 30 new emails in my box this morning.

I sent you an email and I received an email from you as part of a group email but there were no maps and it was not clear to me what the msg was about it. I am not sure what to tell you – I have not had a problem with my email address before and I have over 30 new emails in my box this morning.

Hi Bob – I agree with you – I am opposed to aerial spraying but am not sure where it is going to occur. I finally did get an email response (after leaving a more demanding voicemail) from Chris and unbelievably he simply cut and pasted responses from their website. The strategy is apparently to fake interest in residents’ concerns and then just…[Read more]

I have emailed Chris twice and have not rec’d any responses. Is there a place where I can get more specific information about the dates and location of the spraying?
thanks much for keeping us in the loop,
sue

I am looking for a garden intern to work one weekday morning throughout the growing season. No payment but a portion of the weekly harvest will be shared as well as instruction/education on growing vegetables and medicinal herbs organically. If you know anyone who might be interested have them email me kuschs@gmail.com. The snow has melted and I…[Read more]

Another update on James Phillips who was involved in several crimes here last month. Today, he pled guilty and was sentenced to 9.5 months. The concern expressed by Jim and Carol (they own the house he attempted to kick in) is that he will be out in a few months with nowhere to go and probably return to this area as he has some kind of emotional…[Read more]

Hi Kathy: I can’t make the meeting on Thursday but I did send an email to him after your last email asking for specifics on what is being sprayed and where it is being sprayed and he never responded. I am wondering why he has not responded.

Is Weyerhaeuser prepared to share maps of all their holdings? At a minimum they need to be able to demonstrate adjacencies. Please let us know how this is progressing, we don’t abut any of their holdings, but are very opposed to ariel spraying for a multitude of reasons.

Update on Burglary suspect: James Phillips attempted to kick-in my neighbor’s door on Sleepy Hollow very early this morning. The owners told him to leave or they would shoot. He ran down the driveway.
The Deputy was called and an arrest was made and he will be charged with 2 misdemeanors and 1 felony.
I am assuming this is the same person who…[Read more]

Another update on James Phillips who was involved in several crimes here last month. Today, he pled guilty and was sentenced to 9.5 months. The concern expressed by Jim and Carol (they own the house he attempted to kick in) is that he will be out in a few months with nowhere to go and probably return to this area as he has some kind of emotional…[Read more]

Snowdenites: There is a great opportunity on Saturday to Fill Your Pantry for the winter. Local producers will be selling winter squash, root vegetables, garlic, honey, herbal medicine products (yours truly), fermented products, etc. Many will be offering bulk discount prices.
Saturday, Nov 5, from 2pm to 6pm at the Rockford Grange. Last…[Read more]

Good Morning Snowden Neighbors: Despite already experiencing election fatigue given the historical conditions of our presidential campaigns, I am focused on replacing our congressional rep for this district with a progressive thinker and doer. Jim Moeller is the Democrat who won the primary and will be running against our current do-nothing,…[Read more]

Before I switch over to Exede and sign a contract, I want to make sure I understand your information: when you say cut-off is Acme Road – do you mean they will not go up Snowden PAST Acme Road? And are they still talking about $1000s per household to bring up to the house?

I passed on the information exactly as I received it so take this for what it is, but my interpretation is that you are correct. CenturyLinks new expanded DSL program will not be offered beyond where Acme road hits Snowden. CenturyLink is a “final mile” provider so there should not be large fees for connections to homes in the…[Read more]

I am familiar with it and love the concept. White Salmon apparently is filled with avid readers. Our little branch of the FT Vancouver Regional system, located next to Thriftway, has more use per capita than any of the other branches. In fact, the last library levy failed systemwide but was approved by WS residents but we still saw the library…[Read more]

I took the same course! Though I was familiar with most of what was presented, it was thrilling to see the many links and to see how PC is spreading around the world. I think a Snowden Garden Club is an interesting idea. I am headed to NE OR for a one week vacation but when I get back I will send out some inquiries to see if there is any…[Read more]

Welcome Jennifer,
I have 5 acres with a large fenced veggie garden in the front pasture and unfenced herbal gardens around my house. I moved from suburban/urban gardening on the west side and have learned some harsh lessons in the garden here. I am currently digging out my nine raised beds and laying hardware cloth to keep the gophers out. They…[Read more]

Garden Tour or Support Group, I’m game for either or both! Just started down the permaculture road this spring with an online course that OSU offered- kind of gross overview, but love the framework. We’re up to our eyeballs in the “observe” phase, but loving it. we make new discoveries every time we are up there.

I took the same course! Though I was familiar with most of what was presented, it was thrilling to see the many links and to see how PC is spreading around the world. I think a Snowden Garden Club is an interesting idea. I am headed to NE OR for a one week vacation but when I get back I will send out some inquiries to see if there is any…[Read more]

Hey Snowdenites – Heads up: In the last 7 days, on my morning walk with the dogs, I have watched a large bear walk across the Snowden Cut-off road twice – going in a different direction each time. He looks large but I really don’t have anything to compare him to. I was reminded about leaving full trash cans out on the road overnight – a couple…[Read more]